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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.69, 36,079.56 and 14,208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.69, 36,079.56 and 14,208.93 is: 19,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.69 : 36,079.56 = 14,208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.69/36,079.56 = 14,208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.69x = 36,079.56 × 14,208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.69x = 512,651,942.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,651,942.47/26,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.51

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